Hawaii SB1636 aims to improve wastewater systems and reduce pollution from cesspools.
Hawaii SB1636 seeks to address pollution from cesspools by requiring the Department of Health to review and propose changes to its rules and practices. The bill aims to make wastewater systems and cesspool upgrades more affordable without compromising water quality. It mandates a report to the legislature by 2027 and appropriates funds for a consultant to advise on these changes. The bill also requires cesspools to be upgraded or connected to sewerage systems by January 1, 2050, with certain exemptions.
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